BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power95 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,568 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height865 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

I like the Tiger 800 XC not only on the road for my daily commute to work. It is a very uncomplicated vehicle which, thanks to the powerful and lively engine, is not only very useful but also a lot of fun. On the racetrack, I actually only used the vehicle for my instructor work. But I couldn't help it and had to take to the track once in the faster group. The high-quality chassis and the agile engine were a joy to ride and the Tiger 800 XC is THE universal talent par excellence for me.

lively engine

sporty but comfortable chassis

very easy to handle

lots of practical benefits

great price/performance ratio

Spartan dashboards

on-board computer cannot be operated from the end of the handlebar

wind / weather protection not so great

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger 800 XC

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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